Taking a slight breath, Liu Chengyou raised his eyes and looked at Guo Rong, who was standing by the side with his hands hanging down and a serious expression.
Chai Rong, who was wearing military armor, could not conceal his heroic aura. Some people do not have outstanding appearance or strong body. They may seem ordinary at first glance, but after working together, you will definitely find something extraordinary about them.
"Sit down!" Seeing Zhang Yanwei and Guo Rong still standing, Liu Chengyou stretched out his hand to signal.
After pondering for a moment, Liu Chengyou's peaceful eyes fell on Guo Rong, and Liu Chengyou asked: "Inspector Guo, how do you feel now that you have joined the Longqi Army?"
When asked, Guo Rong cupped his hands and responded: "The reputation is well-deserved. As far as I can see, the Longqi Army is truly a powerful army east of Hedong and a great army in the world!"
Liu Chengyou shook his head directly: "The great army in the world is still far from enough!"
Guo Rong couldn't help but glance at Liu Chengyou in surprise. He complimented cautiously, but Liu Chengyou obviously didn't care much.
Putting his hands together and thinking for a while, Liu Chengyou said: "From your perspective, are there any problems in the army that need to be rectified to improve combat effectiveness?"
He frowned and glanced at Liu Chengyou's calm face. After a moment of hesitation, Guo Rong said, "The general has just entered the military camp and is not familiar with everything yet. Don't worry about lies."
"This is a prudent statement." Liu Chengyou's face was very calm: "Then... Guo will be inspected and walk more in the army!"
"yes!"
After chatting with Guo Rong for a few words, Liu Chengyou's attention fell on Xiang Xun who was standing by the side. There seemed to be something in his eyes, but there was a hint of hesitation and no words.
"What are your orders from His Highness?" Xiang Xun asked tactfully.
"Well... I'll give you a mission. Take a few capable soldiers and go south to Luzhou first to explore the situation!" Liu Chengyou ordered.
Xiang Xun was slightly shaken after hearing the order, and looked at Liu Chengyou: "Your Highness plans to invade Luzhou?"
"The key pass to the south and south of the Danhe River in Luzhou, with your eyes and knowledge, wouldn't you be able to guess it?" Liu Chengyou glanced at Guo Rong, and then looked at Xiang Xun calmly: "What you have to do is to lurk Enter Luzhou, especially Shangdang City, to find out its city defense, troop deployment, and everything else. The risk of this matter is not small, going deep into the enemy's cave is full of dangers..."
"My subordinates are willing to go!" Xiang Xun requested firmly.
"Not long after you came north, you hurried south again. You have to work hard to travel around!" Liu Chengyou consoled him.
Xiang Xun had a slight expression of emotion on his face, raised his hand and replied, "I don't dare!"
"General Zhang, select a few capable and alert people from my bodyguard and arrange for them to be trained by Xiang!" Seeing this, Liu Chengyou leisurely raised his hand and gestured to Zhang Yanwei.
"yes!"
When Xiang Xun was led out of the tent, Zhang Yanwei couldn't help but look at Xiang Xun sideways and murmured in his heart. It seems that this person is also someone who is favored by His Highness. While his mind was spinning, a smile appeared on Zhang Yanwei's rough face, and he said with a friendly face: "Brother Xiang, please come with me..."
Only Liu Chengyou and Guo Rong were left in the tent. Liu Chengyou was sitting and Guo Rong was standing. Both of them are men of few words, so the scene was a bit awkward. We are not very familiar with him yet, and Liu Chengyou has no intention of having a "heart-to-heart" relationship with him. Right now, it is not the time to talk about ideals and great causes...
"Your Highness, if there is nothing else to do, I will retire at the end!" Guo Rong took the initiative and said with lowered head.
Liu Chengyou originally wanted to talk to him about Luzhou, but after thinking about it, he decided to forget it. He behaved very naturally and waved his hand: "Go ahead!"
After Guo Rong retreated, Liu Chengyou raised his hand and rubbed his eyes. He lowered his head and thought, not knowing what he was thinking about, but that stern face was exceptionally calm, a little too calm.
...
The cockcrow started, and the whole Jinyang City was still shrouded in pre-dawn gloom. Liu Chengyou, already dressed in military uniform, entered the Taiyuan Palace and bid farewell to Liu's mother, Mrs. Li.
"Hey, you child, the generals and soldiers will handle the war. Why do you, a child, have to go into battle in person? You cannot control the dangers of the battlefield. You are worrying me as a mother..." Looking at Liu Chengyou, who was kneeling in front of him, was thinking in a rare moment. There was some anger on Yongrong's face, but he couldn't hide the worry in his eyes.
Liu Chengyou lowered his head and said: "When it comes to defeating the enemy in battle, the generals of the army must be vigorous and march forward. If you are among thousands of troops and protected by fierce warriors, what should you fear?"
Looking at Liu Chengyou who responded calmly, Mrs. Li sighed: "I know that you have always had your own opinions and do not agree with each other. Since the official family has edicts, it is not convenient for me to stop you. As a mother, I can only help you in the palace. Praying with all the soldiers!"
"Thank you, mother!" Hearing this, Liu Chengyou kowtowed: "The troops are about to be sent out to camp. I need to rush back to the army. Let's say goodbye!"
"I'll see off Erlang!" Liu Chengxun was also nearby and said proactively when he saw this.
A group of dozens of riders, taking advantage of the hazy fog, hurried out of the city and galloped ten miles before reining in their horses. Beside the green grass road, the two brothers held their saddles and looked at each other. Liu Chengxun spoke earnestly: "Erlang, as a brother, I send you here. The war is dangerous, so everything is important! I wish you go here, defeat the thieves and occupy the city, and be invincible!"
At this time, Liu Chengxun's handsome face was filled with care. Facing his eldest brother's expectant gaze, Liu Chengyou's eyes flickered and he responded softly: "Serve my mother, say hello morning and night, and I'll have you with me, eldest brother!"
"Don't worry, Erlang!"
Liu Chengyou led his soldiers and rode away quickly, quickly getting into the faint morning mist. Beside the road, Liu Chengxun was still holding the reins with both hands, looking at Liu Chengyou's back that was gradually blurring, his brows slightly furrowed.
"Your Highness, the Second Prince has gone far!" After waiting for a long time, a chamberlain beside him couldn't help but remind him.
Hearing the sound, Liu Chengxun breathed a heavy sigh of relief. He put away the "complicated" look on his face, showed a gentle smile, and turned his horse's head: "Go back..."
At dawn, Longqi's entire army, nearly 4,000 strong, headed southward towards Luzhou under the command of Liu Chengyou after an early meal.
Luzhou, known as Shangdang in ancient times, is at the backbone of the world and has a dangerous terrain. The importance of terrain is second to none. In short, it is very important. It has always been a battleground for military strategists.
In fact, Luzhou is not far from Taiyuan Prefecture. It is also separated by Liaozhou, which can be regarded as the other side of the bed. If the enemy holds it, it will immediately pose a huge threat to Hedong. This is why Liu Zhiyuan agreed to it without hesitation after Liu Chengyou proposed to seize it.
Before Yelu Deguang appointed Geng Chongmei, Luzhou Jiedu (Zhaoyi Jiedu) was originally named Zhang Congen. This man was a noble relative of the later Jin Dynasty, but he was frightened by the Khitan forces and wanted to surrender. Last month, this person also sent an envoy to Jinyang and invited Liu Zhiyuan to go to Bianliang to pay homage. Liu Zhiyuan responded affirmatively, saying, "You will go first, and you will follow me later."
Then Zhang Congen went to Bianliang in person. After that, he was tied up in a beam, and now, he has even lost his position as Jiedushi.
At present, the people in charge in Luzhou are still Zhang Congen's subordinates, who arranged it before he left. Zhao Xingqian, who stayed in Luzhou, was the main one, supplemented by Wang Shouen, the patrol envoy, who was engaged in high defense.
Liaozhou was originally a branch county under Hedong rule. Liu Chengyou led the army all the way into Luzhou and stopped at Huiting Town.
Huiting Town is less than a hundred miles away from Shangdang City in the prefecture.
The news that troops from Hedong were sent to the south spread all over Luzhou at once, and spread to surrounding states and counties.
Luzhou is shocked!
